Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutter (up)
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025 -
As a result, these devices can be highly reactive to bright sources of light, such as street lamps or the luminous glow of a full moon, which can obstruct your ability to see clearly in certain directions.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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These results highlight a strange irony: Humans have made the world more stressful for all kinds of animals by, for example, destroying their habitat and damming up rivers.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
10 Apr. 2025
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Animal Power, Quantified (Eos) by Carolyn Wilke Beavers damming rivers and termites building earthen mounds aren’t just interesting subjects for nature shows.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2025
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The chase reportedly ended when Buckley wrecked near the intersection of Watts and McAlister streets, an area of mostly forest about 1 1/2 miles southeast of where Buckley was first stopped.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The former analyst ends up becoming a critical new addition to the gang in their mission to stop the Entity from destroying the world.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The city’s stormwater drains and ditches are often clogged with tree limbs and other vegetative debris, according to residents.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The streets of Bangkok are frequently clogged with thousands of motorbikes, and many Thais learn to ride the vehicles from a young age.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Confession unearthed decades later In 2023 and 2024, prosecutors said the district attorney’s crime lab looked to DNA testing to close the case.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Each remains committed to close faculty-student collaboration, strong market connections, and rewarding experiential learning that amplifies impact.—
Wake Forest University,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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“Clutter (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutter%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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